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CVE-2018-4139 affects Apple macOS before 10.13.4. A malicious app could abuse the kext tools component to run code with elevated privileges or crash the system. This primarily matters for unmanaged or legacy Macs that have not received Apple’s 10.13.4-era security fixes. Exposure is likely limited to macOS systems older than 10.13.4, especially legacy, offline, lab, kiosk, or unmanaged Macs. The bundle does not identify other affected Apple products or supported-version ranges. Prioritize remediation where older Macs handle sensitive data, privileged workflows, or shared-user environments. The issue is old, but the impact is serious on unpatched systems because a malicious app may gain privileged execution. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Macs to macOS 10.13.4 or later per Apple guidance.; Review Apple advisory HT208692 for the official fixed release context.; Retire or isolate Macs that cannot receive the fixed macOS version..
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- https://support.apple.com/HT208692CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- 44561CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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